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Well I think I have decided to go with the xrt1k for speakers. Now i have to decide if my 602 is strong enough for them? Any thoughts? Power Mongers please chime in
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Well I think I have decided to go with the xrt1k for speakers. Now i have to decide if my 602 is strong enough for them? Any thoughts? Power Mongers please chime in
Get 2 more MC602 and you will be alright! Thats tri-amping!

Or if you feel like splashing, 3 pairs of MC1.2k will surely bring the best of your music to you. Again, passive tri-amping!

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I had the 501's on the XRT1K's and they were excellent. Then, I replaced them with the 1.2kw's and, unexpectedly, a whole new level of music filling my room. You will be pleased with the MC602's, very pleased with 2x602's and thrilled/amazed with the 1.2kw's. It is humanly impossible to clip the 1.2's - your brain would explode first - and the XRT1K's seem to have no limits at any volume level. It is not just power but, equally important, the quality level of the 1.2KW's.
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You won't miss the power until you have tried a second 602 or 1.2k's in your system.
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You really didn't expect anyone on this site to say you had enough power, did you?

Just post your credit card info, everyone will be happy to fix you up!
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Here you go. Take your pick.

McIntosh MC 602 For Sale | AudiogoN

Mcintosh MC 1.2kw For Sale | AudiogoN
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In my humble opinion.... you'd be happier with 2 MC602s in a bi-amp configuration. The MC602 delivers 150 amps per channel and the MC1.2KW delivers 200 amps. You're get 50% more current with the MC602s. In addition, you get the obvious benefits from bi-amping.
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thanks for the Help! I knew I was asking a loaded question I think I will be adding another 602 to the mix I have a feeling that may work for now and if I really get the nerve up I can add a pair of 1.2kw and tri-amp them

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thanks for the Help! I knew I was asking a loaded question I think I will be adding another 602 to the mix I have a feeling that may work for now and if I really get the nerve up I can add a pair of 1.2kw and tri-amp them

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Now that sounds like a plan.
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